Drone Legislation Would Require Owners To Buy Insurance, Get UAV 'License Plates'
A Southern California lawmaker is pushing legislation to require drone owners to purchase insurance policies for their vehicle.
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A Southern California lawmaker is pushing legislation to require drone owners to purchase insurance policies for their vehicle.
Expecting to get one of 400,000 drones estimated to be sold this Christmas? Don't forget to register it first.
The motion would ban drones from flying lower than 400 feet within a half-mile of "any large venue special event, including but not limited to any Carson stadium" while a special event is ongoing.
Drones are changing the way people capture video and how businesses deliver their products but who knew you could use these aerial robots to clean?
A drone was flying close enough to a jetliner making its final approach into Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday to prompt the plane's pilot to radio the control tower about the encounter, officials said.
Drone operators in Los Angeles who break federal rules risk facing criminal charges under a measure approved Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council.
Martin Sheldon was charged with two counts of obstructing a peace officer in the lawful performance of his duties, according to Feuer's office.
Kentucky campus police have charged law student Peyton Wilson with second degree wanton endangerment for operating a drone that crashed into a section of Commonwealth Stadium before the Wildcats' season-opening football game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
A student's drone crashed into a part of newly renovated Commonwealth Stadium before the Wildcats faced Louisiana-Lafayette in the season opener, Kentucky officials confirmed Saturday.
A drone buzzed over the court during a U.S. Open match in Louis Armstrong Stadium on Thursday night and crashed into an empty section of seats.
A man was detained on Friday for flying his drone too close to a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter in Hollywood.
California lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would make it a trespassing violation to fly drones over private property without permission.
Two California men have pleaded guilty to using drones to smuggle nearly 30 pounds of heroin from Mexico to the United States.
An unusual catch was recently made by one fisherman in San Diego.
Authorities in San Bernardino County issued a stern warning Wednesday for anyone caught flying an unmanned aerial vehicle over dangerous situations, such as wildfires.
Authorities have issued a warning to the public Friday after they say two flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in Southern California this week.
The blaze about 90 miles east of Los Angeles has charred 36 square miles of timber and brush since June 17. As of Thursday, it was only 21 percent contained.
Fixed wing air craft had to be grounded Wednesday evening due to FAA regulations, after a drone was seen flying over the Onyx Summit area around 5:30 p.m., Cal Fire officials say.
Michael Luzansky, owner of Lucky7Drones, says the company was shooting an instructional video on 13th Street Wednesday night when the man smacked the drone out of the air.
Enrique Iglesias is undergoing reconstructive hand surgery in Los Angeles after his fingers were sliced during a recent concert.
The 40-year-old heartthrob was flown to Los Angeles for treatment.
The proposal arrives as companies such as Amazon continue to develop a drone delivery system and smaller businesses, in industries like filmmaking and real estate, hope to give their projects an aerial view.
Some in the aviation community are calling for tighter laws and regulations after a potentially hazardous event was avoided at LAX involving a commercial flight and a drone.
The plane was making its final descent into the Los Angeles airport Sunday when the pilot reported the close call, according to audio obtained by NBC News.
Police in a Mexican border city said Wednesday that a drone overloaded with illicit methamphetamine crashed into a supermarket parking lot.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a DUI driver near South LA.
Police said that the suspect is known to approach females in the Sun Valley area "with the intent to engage in a romantic relationship." He was arrested in May and detectives are seeking potential additional victims.
Police said that the man was fatally shot during a child custody exchange in the parking lot of the Home Depot on Badillo Street.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, who lived in the Pacific Palisades in the past, pleaded not guilty in Oct. 2025 to arson-related charges.
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $500,000 contract with private attorneys defending the city against former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's lawsuit, which alleges a "campaign of retaliation" against her following the Palisades Fire in 2025.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Jose Siri hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning, Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-2.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
LAUSD's Roybal Film and Television Magnet, which was designed to be a pipeline to the entertainment industry, celebrated its first graduating class. Brittney Ermon reports.
Lauren Pozen takes a look at Measure ER and what it means for Angelenos after it appears to have been passed by voters in the primary election.
CBS LA's Kara Finnstrom shows us how one local woman turned her home kitchen into a restaurant.
Former friends and political allies Karen Bass and Nithya Raman began campaigning for the Los Angeles mayoral race in November. Tom Wait takes a look at the details.
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where authorities are still searching for the 5-year-old girl who was swept away by a powerful wave on Tuesday night.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
